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This article delves into the impact of genetically modified (GM) crops on agriculture, addressing the challenges of food security and sustainability.The background highlights the revolutionary role of GM technology in enhancing crop traits for improved nutrition, pest resistance, and environmental resilience.The research problem focuses on the need to balance the benefits of GM crops with concerns regarding environmental and health impacts, ethical considerations, and consumer choice.The aim is to explore the benefits, challenges, and future directions of GM crop development.The methodology involves a comprehensive review of the literature on GM crops, including case studies from India, Australia, and China, to illustrate the economic, environmental, and health impacts of GM crop adoption.Research design combines qualitative analysis of success stories with quantitative data on economic benefits, yield enhancements, pesticide reduction, and environmental sustainability.Participants include farmers, regulatory bodies, and researchers involved in GM crop development and evaluation.The context encompasses global agriculture, with a focus on the projected growth of the GM seed market and the potential of GM crops to address future food challenges Results highlight the economic benefits, yield enhancements, and environmental advantages of GM crops, such as reduced pesticide usage, improved crop resilience, and contributions to sustainable development goals.Findings also underscore environmental and health concerns, including biodiversity loss, gene transfer, and allergenicity risks, necessitating ongoing research and mitigation strategies.Implications suggest the need for transparent public engagement, rigorous scientific evaluation, and ethical considerations in GM crop development and deployment
Gupta et al. (2024) studied this question.